FORTNIGHTLY HOUSE CLEARANCE AUCTION

FORTNIGHTLY HOUSE CLEARANCE AUCTION

Catalogue

Lot 411: A White Military Surplus Parachute Canopy

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Start price: £5

Estimated price: £5 - £10

Buyer's Premium:

A circular parachute canopy manufactured from white synthetic fabric, most likely nylon. The construction features integrated white cordage shroud lines and multiple rows of dark-coloured reinforcement stitching along the radial and concentric seams. The item is presented in a bundled state and is not accompanied by a harness, deployment bag, or container. While no manufacturer stamps, date codes, or labels are visible in the provided images, this specific pattern and stitching style are highly consistent with items widely attributed to French Army military surplus. The materials and construction methods are characteristic of mid-to-late 20th-century military or civilian parachute equipment.


Condition report:

The canopy is in used surplus condition, exhibiting heavy creasing and wrinkling from long-term storage and bundling. There are occasional areas of light surface soiling and minor discolouration consistent with previous handling. The fabric and reinforcement stitching appear largely intact without obvious signs of major tearing or structural failure.